Homelessness reserve draw down
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Minutes:
Members heard from the Homes, Health & Wellbeing Team Manager regarding an update on a complex homelessness case. Details were provided regarding the duty of West Lindsey District Council with regard to homelessness, as well as options explored in relation to the presented case.
Members acknowledged the complexity of the case, and recognised the ongoing difficulties. Relevant questions were posed regarding the history and circumstances, details of which were explained by Officers.
In response to questions regarding use of the homelessness reserve, timescales, and next steps, it was explained that the reserve could only be spent on homelessness and, subject to approval from the Committee, the work would be undertaken as soon as practicably possible.
In expressing their thanks to the team involved and indicating support for the proposal, the recommendations as printed within the report were duly moved and seconded. On taking the vote it was
RESOLVED that
a) the use of Homelessness Reserve to discharge a homelessness duty be approved; and
b) authority be delegated to the S151 Officer to approve the final amount of drawdown from the reserve once final figures are obtained, and to approve the increase of the ‘Disabled Facilities Grants’ capital scheme to reflect the expenditure and use of reserves.